Oodnadatta, SA 5734 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Oodnadatta is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5734, home to 102 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Unincorporated SA local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 938 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 102
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $668 /week
- Median personal income
- $322 /week
- Median family income
- $669 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Unincorporated SA
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Grey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $73 /week
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Oodnadatta Aboriginal School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 pubs and bars
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 112 resolvable premises in Oodnadatta. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 8 across postcode 5734 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 100% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 7 violent offences, 1 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oodnadatta?
Oodnadatta (SA 5734) had 102 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Unincorporated SA local government area.
What is the median rent in Oodnadatta?
The median advertised rent in Oodnadatta is $73/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Oodnadatta?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Oodnadatta covering government sectors. Nearest include: Oodnadatta Aboriginal School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Oodnadatta?
Oodnadatta is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Oodnadatta?
Across postcode 5734, 8 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (7), property damage (1). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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